fair housing
Avoid Being Sued for Discrimination — Follow Fair Housing Act Standards in Real Estate Ads
Real estate licensees, property managers and leasing agents: you can inadvertently and unintentionally become liable for racial discrimination if you aren’t careful in advertising for housing, whether in…
Key Considerations When Dealing with “Seniors Only” Property
Properties for seniors is a growing market in the real estate industry. According to Inman, one in 5 residents will be of retirement age by 2030. In 2013…
The Best Way for Property Managers to Reject Applicants
Part of your job as a property manager is screening potential new tenants. The screening process you use and the way you reject applicants can get you in…
Top Risks Agents Face When Acting as Property Managers
If you’re a real estate professional acting as a Property Manager, you face many risks every day in the course of business. Attorney Rinat Klier Erlich recently covered key…
Choosing The Right Tenants To Avoid Future Lawsuits
Choosing the right tenants is one of the biggest challenges property managers face. When done right, it can significantly minimize your risk of a lawsuit or Errors and…
How to “Steer” Clear of Fair Housing Act Violations
One of the keys to help prevent Fair Housing Act lawsuits is to avoid “steering.” The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing sales, rentals, and financing,…
How to Prevent a Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) Complaint
California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) maintains the authority to investigate complaints of discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations and hate violence. Many…
Avoid Violation of the Fair Housing Act By Staying Up-to-Date on Discrimination Issues
The call may seem very innocent. A person calls about the availability of an 800-square-foot apartment advertised by your company in the local newspaper. When the caller asks…
